Proverbs 17:8

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

King James Version · 1611

A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

American Standard Version · 1901

A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

v.7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

v.8This passage

v.9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Samuel 25:35
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said unto her, Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.
Psalms 18:16
He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Deuteronomy 16:19
Thou shalt not wrest justice: thou shalt not respect persons; neither shalt thou take a bribe; for a bribe doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
Psalms 29:4
The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.
Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.